Messi jumped out of the top 5, while Haaland led the list of 100 best players in the world for the second year in a row in 2023.
In the list published annually by Four Four Two magazine, Messi has dropped 1 place, compared to last year, to 6th place.
Despite scoring 32 goals in all competitions and playing for one of the famous clubs in Europe, PSG, for nearly half of 2023, the Argentine superstar is no longer in the top 5 on the list of 100 best players today. .
Perhaps the move to America to play football, joining Inter Miami of former MU player David Beckham, completely leaving the prestigious Champions League playground, is the reason why the legendary number 10 cannot be ranked in a high position.
While Messi fell out of the top 5, Ronaldo was completely ignored in the list, after having to leave MU to play football in the Middle East, playing for Al Nassr (Saudi Pro League).
Man City midfielder Rodri is the one who ‘took the place’ – Messi’s 5th place, compared to last year, while his former teammate in Paris, Kylian Mbappe ranked 4th.
Two English players were named in the next positions, with Harry Kane third and Jude Bellingham ranked second, because of their brilliant performance at their respective new teams, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, Erling Haaland has led the list for the second consecutive year, with a record season with Man City, from personal achievements (capturing titles in the Premier League, C1 Cup) to collective achievements (winning the Premier League, Champions League). won 3 spectacularly).